British Royals

Catherine: The Dutiful Duchess

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Finally!  On October 26, 2011, H.R.H. The Duchess of Cambridge attended a private dinner for the charity, In Kind Direct, held at Clarence House… this was her first “solo” engagement that many royal watchers have waited for.  According to the official website for In Kind Direct the Duchess:

…stepped in for The Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales was unable to attend owing to a trip to Saudi Arabia to present his condolences to the Saudi Arabian Royal Family following the death of The Crown Prince. source

To learn more about this charity please click here.  To view photos please click here.  

In case you are wondering who designed her dress… I have no idea.  Don’t care.  The event is more important than her outfit, in my opinion.

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/Reuters/Clarence House/P. Burns

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh in Perth, Australia: Day Nine (VIDEO)

On October 27, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II visited Clontarf Aboriginal College where she watched basketballers and Australian Rules footballers in action and visited a cookery class where kangaroo stew was on the menu. She did not sample the exotic fare but remarked, “Smells good.” On being presented with a small pot of stew, she asked, “Recently made?”

Three young Aboriginals presented the queen with a Aussie Rules ball, while others handed her a bouquet of flowers, one of hundreds she has received since arriving in Australia. Her Majesty has accepted the floral gifts wherever she has been, passing each bunch down a progression of staff members.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Edinburgh  visited the University of Western Australia to view some world-leading mining exploration technology from Anglo-Australian giant Rio Tinto. Whilst there he met the company’s chief executive Tom Albanese, who described the visit as “an honor”. 

Later in the afternoon, the royal couple attended a reception at the Government House hosted by West Australian Premier Colin Barnett ahead of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II officially opening the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Friday.

To watch a video as well as to view photos please click the links below:

Source: AFP

Photo courtesy of: Daylife/L.Baker

Monaco Princely Family

H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco Attends the ‘Peace and Sport International Forum 2011’ in Monaco

Fresh from his trip to New Zealand and official visit to Nepal, H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco attended the 2011 Peace and Sport International Forum in Monaco on October 27, 2011.

The Peace and Sport International Forum brings together heads of state as well as international figures from the political, sporting, private sector and civil society world to “…discuss possible initiatives and partnerships to make sport a vehicle for dialogue, stability and reconciliation throughout the world.”

This year’s attendees include H.R.H. Lestie III of Lesotho, the President of the Republic of Hungary H.E. Pál Schmitt, and the President of the Republic of Macedonia H.E. Gjorge Ivonov to name a few.

Courtesy of the Palais Princier de Monaco


Dutch Royal Family

T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands Attend a Conference

On October 26, 2011, T.R.H.s Prince Willem-Alexander of Oranje and Princess Maxima of the Netherlands attended the Development in Business conference in Amsterdam this afternoon.  The purpose of the conference is “… to expand the cooperation development between the government and industry.”

To view photos from today’s event please click here. 

Photo courtesy of: Het Koninklijk Huis

Grand Ducal Family of Luxembourg

H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg News

On October 25, 2011, H.R.H. Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg attended the Avenir de l’Entrepreneuriat, Vers Plus de Mixité Hommes/Femmes debate in Luxembourg.  The event was organized by the Women’s Federation Cheffes Works of Luxembourg and the Women Leaders Luxembourg.  To view a photo please click here. 

Source: Cour Grand-Ducale de Luxembourg

British Royals

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh Visit Melbourne and Perth, Australia (VIDEOS)

On October 26, 2011, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Melbourne, Australia.  During their brief stop to the lovely city the royal couple opened the new Royal Children’s hospital and took a tram ride to the Government House.

Soon, they were off to Perth, Australia where the royal couple arrived just moments ago. “The royal couple will spend Thursday morning visiting Clontarf Aboriginal College and viewing sporting facilities, before attending a garden party at Government House in the afternoon…” notes ABC News Australia. Tomorrow, Queen Elizabeth II will officially open the 54-nation Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) on Friday where revamping succession to the British throne will be discussed.

To watch videos as well as to view photos please click the links below:

Source: AFP  Photo courtesy of: The Australian

 

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